Many concerns may pop up when considering installing solar panels. One fear many homeowners have is whether or not installing a solar array will damage a home’s roof.  Solar panels will not inherently damage your...

Solar charge controllers are essential components in both residential and commercial solar systems. These devices monitor and adjust the flow of energy that travels from a solar array into a battery bank.  Not all solar...

Solar panels are surprisingly durable. In most storms, they can withstand the weather onslaughts that come. Even hail is usually not enough to damage your solar panels. But in severe hailstorms, the beating might...

When you buy solar panels, you might think your home gets plenty of direct sunlight. Your photovoltaic (PV) panels capture that sunlight, and your solar power system converts it to electricity, reducing your carbon...

Solar power systems can make you energy independent and reduce your carbon footprint. But even the most durable solar panels can be vulnerable to extreme weather events like hurricanes. If you live somewhere where hurricanes...

A generator lets you enjoy all the perks of being outdoors with your friends and family without sacrificing comfort and safety.  But some generators are better for your camping trip than others, especially when it...

Solar charge controllers, also known as solar regulators, convert the raw power delivered from a PV solar panel into a usable charge for the battery. Charge controllers sit between the panels and the batteries,...

In a solar power system, you collect solar energy through panels capable of generating high voltages. The batteries in which you store energy, though, have lower capacities. To regulate the flow through this system,...